Play Safe (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1936, Play Safe is an animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy obsessed with trains sneaks out to play with the real trains that run just a few feet from the fence around his house. When he falls off of one and is knocked unconscious, he has a dream.
Who’s in it. Play Safe stars Gertrude Lawrence as (voice) (uncredited), James Miller as (voice) (uncredited), Jack Mercer as Red Train (voice) (uncredited) and Max Smith as Blue Train (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Play Safe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Play Safe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Play Safe tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Play Safe (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Play Safe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Play Safe worth watching?
- Play Safe holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Play Safe?
- Play Safe stars Gertrude Lawrence, James Miller, Jack Mercer and Max Smith.
- When was Play Safe released?
- Play Safe was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.